Forever Friends

These two girlies are neighbors, partners in crime, and the best of friends. They make crafts together, giggle, and skip around our neighborhood, even in the dark.

Whenever they are together they radiate something cozy and warm, so much so, that I call them 'the muffins.' Do you remember those cozy, just right friendships from your childhood?

I miss those days!

Quote of the day - We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere. - Tim McGraw

ADHD Awareness Week!

I just found out that it's ADHD Awareness Week! (Sept. 13th - 17th) Today is the last day, but just like there is always room for JELL-O, it's never too late to become 'aware!'

Click here for more information on the positive attributes of people with ADHD.

Click here for lots of info and support on the subject.

People with ADHD often feel insecure and misunderstood, so hug a person with ADHD today, and tell them how wonderful and special they really are!

Quote of the day - If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. — Henry David Thoreau

Getting Real

So...yeah...the question here is, why would I post one of the most embarrassing photos of me ever taken, right here on the world wide web? Well...because I'm a fool, that's why! I'm sure tomorrow I will regret it, but today I just wanted to be real, and I couldn't get much more 'real' than that, right? I know I've said this before, but I really struggle sometimes with what I have to say here. Do I want you to know who I am, or who I want you to think that I am?

One of the things I think this picture conveys so well, is that things are not always as they appear. I know what it looks like, but what really happened was, I was in the backseat with Griffin (you know that little man who wreaks havoc on my life, but whom I love to absolute pieces,) well, I opened up a bottle of water to give him a drink, 'cause it was hot in the car. He took it, and immediately dumped the entire bottle into my lap...glug, glug, glug...yeah...kind of uncomfortable. And there's my mom in the car's side mirror, snapping the photo and laughing hysterically. Thanks, Mom. She cut my head off, so I guess I could deny that it's even me...but it is. It's no wonder I have issues. Oh, wait, did I just say I had issues? Yes, I guess I did.

It is so easy for me to commend and encourage others in their strength to be vulnerable, but incredibly hard for me to allow myself that same concession. I can be a good friend, but sometimes I feel like a hypocrite...a safe and unexposed hypocrite.

It's hard for me to be imperfect, even though I know that everybody is. It's hard to know that I am wise enough to know that truth, but somehow not wise enough to apply it. I'm afraid. I fear that if I'm not perfect, that will lead to rejection, and abandonment. So I try really hard to not show any flaws, but I create more in the process, and I am also really good at hiding the fact that I feel this way. I don't want to hide anymore.

This is me, and my girlies, and all of my imperfections (not as scary as the photo that looks like I wet myself.) I was inspired today by Corinne over a Trains, Tutus, and Tea Time to be a little more open, and honest, because I don't want to pretend to be something I'm not. I just want to be me, and for that to be enough.

Quote of the day - It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness. - Eleanor Roosevelt

Milk (Box) Bath

My little monster is home with me today. I went to check on him in the bathtub, and found him swimming with my old milk box. Oy vey!

What is a milk bath anyway? It sounds fantastic.

Quote of the day - Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky. - Fran Lebowitz

Virtual Coffee

I can’t believe it’s Tuesday already. The past week just flew by for me. Hmm…looking back, I can’t figure out why. I’ve been busy, but busy doing a whole lot of nothing.

I wish we really were meeting for coffee today (even though I said I’d never do that.) I could use a break from my own personal little rat race; some time to just talk, laugh, and not have to worry about things like raw ground meat getting smashed into the carpet, or 15-pound bags of dog food being dumped on the floor, or homework, or paperwork, or pre-teen emotional outbursts...whew...sorry, I was venting. I could go on, but I won't, and I wouldn't even mention these things if we were really having coffee today.

Instead, I would tell you that I'm just happy to meet up with you. I love Tuesdays, and our Virtual Coffee time. It's almost the next best thing to having a real break...right? Right.

Anyway, I'm full of questions today...like, what kind of photo editing software do you like to use? The more I play with my camera, the more I want to play with my camera, and experiment with all kinds of things pertaining to it. I guess I'm just feeling like I'm at a point where I want more. And...

Do you have any good, easy recipes to share? I saw that photo of Amy's salad the other day, and it kind of inspired me to make a concerted effort in the cooking department. I'm one of those people who likes to bake, but doesn't like to cook, but I'd like to change that. And...

Are you in fall-mode yet? I haven't been, until this morning. I got that first whiff of dying leaves. (Is there a better way of describing that smell? If you think of something, please let me know.) I'm getting excited now about apple cider, hikes in the woods, and Halloween!

What do you have planned for the day? Last question, I promise.

If I don't talk to you before next Tuesday, have a great week!

Quote of the day - I believe humans get a lot done, not because we're smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee. - Flash Rosenberg